The Carlton-Savannah is located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad in Port of Spain, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
Trinidad, just seven miles off the coast of Venezuela, is as South American as it is Caribbean. It blends the astounding variety of wildlife and jungle plants of the continent with the easygoing friendliness and laid-back beaches of the islands.
Port of Spain itself has become a booming business centre, and according to some is set to become the 'Singapore of the Caribbean'. The oil and gas based economy of Trinidad and Tobago provides a rich resource that continues to fuel economic growth and prosperity, reflected in the continued development of residential and leisure facilities. Long-term growth looks promising, as Trinidad and Tobago further develops its hydrocarbon, petrochemical and metals sectors with significant increases in exports, and continued diversification into services, manufacturing and agriculture.
Thanks in large part to its fine natural harbour, Port of Spain became Trinidad's capital in 1757. The downtown area is the oldest section of the city, and despite its run-down appearance is the shopping and finance centre of the capital. Within the compact grid of streets surrounding broad Brian Lara Promenade/Independence Square and bustling Frederick Street, internationally known shops jostle for space with old Spanish warehouses, offices, shops and the paraphernalia of the docks.
All in all 'T&T', as the locals know it, still maintains an aura of an undiscovered tropical island overflowing with an incredible array of exotic flora and fauna. If you are looking for a relaxing haven, sandy beaches and wonderful friendly, forever smiling people, then this is the place to come. It is also the place to come if you are looking for a rapidly developing economic Caribbean hub.
